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Composting publication offers practical steps for livestock producers
The publication outlines how to set up the base for compost, cover the carcass, and choose the co-compost material for biofilter use to stop adverse odors. Composting has long been an option for...
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Wyoming animal-damage board to consider grants
The board will meet in person and online May 18-19. The Wyoming Animal Damage Management Board (ADMB) is going to via Zoom Meeting and in person at the Wyoming Game & Fish regional office in...
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Livestock ovary research could resolve human infertility
$1.65 million National Institutes of Health grant to fund study of genetic disruptions that lead to infertility, disease. University of Wyoming scientists will use a $1.65 million National Institutes...
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Livestock judging team to host summer camps
Camps are June 7-8 is for ages 13-18 and June 9 for ages 8-12. Wyoming youths are invited to attend livestock judging camps this summer hosted by the University of Wyoming livestock judging team.The...
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K-State crowned National Champion Meat Evaluation Team
Kansas State University brings national meat judging title home to Manhattan (Kan.). The Kansas State University Meat Animal Evaluation Team won National Champion honors at the 2021 Collegiate Meat...
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New WSU facility to advance animal, human health
The lab will support testing for early disease detection, protecting public health, food security, and Washington’s $1.5 billion animal agriculture industry. Washington State University will celebrate...
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Indiana grazing school offered at 2 locations
If you’re serious about grazing, here is a great opportunity to learn. Would you invest a day and a half and a nominal registration fee to better educate yourself about producing pastures and managing...
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Poor pasture conditions, low hay stocks and drought
Cattlemen fear what a drought could do to the beef industry ins 2012 Drought conditions continue to be historically bad for this time of year and recent USDA data confirms that the situation is...
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These scientists claim modern farming is killing people
More deaths allegedly caused by poor air quality, livestock practices. The National Academy of Sciences of the U.S. (NAS) has published proceedings titled, “Air Quality-related health damages of...
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Reaching the consumer, one post at a time
A panel of social media influencers shares how its members reach broad audiences at the AAA virtual Stakeholder Summit. With modern communications platforms, there are more ways than ever to reach the...
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Beef Improvement Federation opens registration for symposium
Organization opens registration for its annual symposium and tours. Registration is open for the 2021 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Convention. This year’s event will be hosted...
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Manage heat stress in calves
Heat-stressed calves have 20% to 30% higher energy requirements. When we think about environmental effects on calves, most people believe cold weather is the main concern. But Lyssa Seefeldt,...
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California to lower livestock inspection fees
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross made the determination due to a budget surplus in the program. California's Bureau of Livestock Identification (BLI) will lower inspection fees by 10 cents per head beginning...
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Not all chicken litter is created equally
Because different feeds are used, the quality of the chicken litter differs. Broiler litter is a common fertilizer in row crop operations with a well-known foul odor. As one of the largest broiler...
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Fighting the battle of the bulge in equine
Lush spring forage is like candy to horses. Limiting the amount of time they are turned out is important. Obesity in horses is never a desired condition, but especially so for animals that have...
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Meat remains star of the plate
Although external pressure seems staggering, animal agriculture remains strong. Many pressures are trying to push animal protein away from the center, if not entirely off, consumers’ plates. Although...
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What’s in a label? Ask third-party certifiers
The independent auditors verify, for consumers, which ag practices were employed to produce their food and fiber products. Product marketing tells the story of a product’s creation. For food products...
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Annual USDA survey of crops, stock, livestock begins soon
More than 3,500 Minnesota farmers will be contacted to participate. During the next several weeks, USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct two major midyear surveys: the June...
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Stiles Farm Field Day set for June 15 in Thrall
Practices to enhance beef for small producers, consumers to be providedCattle feeding tips for small producers will highlight several topics and crop tours featured at the Stiles Farm Field Day June...
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Give weaned calves a good start by preventing coccidiosis
Simple steps can help reduce coccidiosis in weaned calves and improve recovery time. A small parasite can cause a lot of trouble for weaned calves. Preventing coccidiosis in stressed calves can give...
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